First Steps for new parents

Preparing to be a mom can be a bit overwhelming: Am I eating right? How will I get to my doctor appointments? Will I bond with my baby? So many questions. The Snohomish Health District’s First Steps program focuses on supporting low-income women and your baby’s first year at no cost to you. You are eligible for help if you are receiving Medicaid.

Nurses, social workers, and dietitians help moms like you make positive healthcare decisions about:

Where to go for prenatal care

How to prepare for a new baby and what to expect as a new parent

Family planning

Growth and development of your infant

Where to find help in the community

First Steps services are provided as part of our Women, Children, & Infants food and education program at our Everett and Lynnwood WIC/First Steps clinics.

First Steps benefits for moms and babies

Resources offered by the Snohomish Health District help support short- and long-term benefits for mothers and children: